
Shintaro Kurumaya
Kawasaki Frontale/D/
Player Info
Shintaro Kurumaya is an experienced Japanese central defender and a stalwart for J1 League giants Kawasaki Frontale. At 33, he brings a wealth of knowledge, composure, and defensive intelligence to one of Japan's most successful clubs. His entire professional career has been with Frontale, making him a club legend who has been integral to their period of dominance, which includes multiple J1 League titles and Emperor's Cup victories. Kurumaya is not the tallest centre-back, but his positioning, reading of the game, and ability to play out from the back are exemplary. He has also earned caps for the Japanese national team, representing his country with distinction. His style epitomizes the modern Japanese defender: technically sound, tactically disciplined, and crucial in building attacks from the back. Kurumaya's legacy at Kawasaki Frontale is secure as a foundational pillar of their historic success.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
147
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
84
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
2
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
8
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
0


